Denim
Feb 26, 2023

The Non-Skinny-Jean Trend the Chicest People Will Wear in the 2020s

by Bobby Schuessler

While skinny jeans will never actually be out of style, there is a range of fresh, non-skinny silhouettes that continue to rise in popularity. Yep, we’re talking about styles like flared denim but also a recent favorite in the fashion-and-celeb world: full-length denim. This cut has a straight fit, typically comes in a lighter wash, and bunches just slightly on top of the shoes. You may remember Hailey Bieber’s ensemble featuring the Khaite full-length jeans.

Sure, this silhouette is a far cry from the cropped skinny and straight-leg jeans that we’ve been wearing over the last few seasons, but this is one denim style that will add a fashion-forward spin to any outfit in the 2020s. We bet the chicest people out there will give these jeans a whirl with pointed ankle boots now or low-heel strappy sandals when the temperatures start to warm up. To highlight this must-try denim trend further, we rounded up how fashion people are wearing full-length jeans now and how they turned up on the runways. Keep scrolling for more and to shop a few pairs as well.

On the street:

Stylish Hailey Bieber outfit with straight-leg jeans

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Style Tip: Tucking a cardigan into full-length jeans like Hailey Bieber did feels so right-now.

How to wear denim on denim with a white t-shirt

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Style Tip: Embrace the modern yet classic vibe with denim on denim and a white cropped tee.

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Style Tip: A pair of pointed stilettos feels unexpected with light-wash jeans, a graphic tee, and a moto jacket.

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Style Tip: Chunky black boots bring a cool spin to Katie Holmes’s denim-and-overcoat outfit here.

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Style Tip: Bring instant polish to light-wash jeans with an elegant blazer and sleek turtleneck.

2020 Denim Trend with Straight-Leg Jeans

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Style Tip: Try strappy sandals with full-length jeans mixed with a cropped jacket and a blouse come spring.

Sophisticated Denim Outfit with Straight-Leg Jeans

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Style Tip: While this denim look would work for your off-duty life, it could also fit into your casual 9-to-5 life with a sophisticated jacket and white booties.